The history of the .300 Winchester Magnum "Alaskan" model 70 is as unique as the chambering itself. Winchester introduced the .300 Win Mag chambering for the model 70 in 1963, which resulted in just one year of production for this pre-64 chambering and only 4,916 pre-64 rifles of this caliber produced.
Using the #1 barrel profile (24" sporter), the .300 Win Mag became the first and only pre-64 magnum chambering to be offered in a 24" barrel length. The .300 Win Mag would join the .338 Win Mag and .375 H&H as the only model 70 magnum rifles which did not have a 26" barrel length - the only apparent distinguishing feature for the rifles Winchester called the "Alaskan" rifles. Students of the model 70 have debated for years exactly what the "Alaskan" designation means - whether it was tied to the unique barrel lengths (magnums at 24"-25"), or for something else. One thing is certain, Winchester was looking to make money: the Alaskan designation came with a $10 price increase for the .375 in 1960 and $10 higher pricing for the .338 WM and .300 WM, even though there was no real distinguishing features to these rifles beyond the barrel length and chambering. Whatever Winchester's thinking at the time, it has created a uniquely sought after group of rifles which carry the special moniker "The Alaskans". Roger Rule covers this topic in some additional detail on page 231 of his superb book.
This .300 Win Mag "Alaskan" Sporter rifle (serial number 554357) was produced in 1963 and is in NRA excellent (like new) condition.
The original bluing on this rifle is at 98+%; near perfect. The only bluing wear is on the bolt components and on the rails, at that is very minor. There are no scratches, gouges, pits, damage, repairs, or other problems with the metal.
The bore isn't a 10 out of 10, but it's close. It had just enough use that we rate it as a 9. Borescope verified.
There are a few very minor scuffs (safe rash) on the stock, which retains its original finish and original Winchester vented recoil pad. There are no cracks or stains. The checkering is original and crisp. The stock is not bedded, and the barrel channel is unmodified.
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